Postdoctoral Research Associate
- University of Connecticut
- Location: Storrs Mansfield, Connecticut
- Category: Admin-Laboratory and Research
- Posting Date: 11/30/2020
- Application Deadline: Open until filled
Job Description
| JOB SUMMARY The Department of Psychological Sciences in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Connecticut seeks to hire a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work closely with Dr. Harvey Swadlow, Principal Investigator and researchers in the lab on the recently funded NIH Project "The Role of LGN Directional Selectivity in Visual Cortical Processing." The lab focus is on the mechanisms of encoding and transmission of visual information in the thalamocortical system of awake rabbits during shifting brain states. The job involves working with a team that records, manipulates and analyzes single neuron and network activity, using a variety of electrophysiological computational and behavioral tools. The lab is committed to facilitating professional development by supporting conference travel (COVID permitting), workshops, seminars, writing, and networking. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Extracellular recording from small groups of neurons in the visual thalamocortical system of awake rabbits, data analysis, manuscript preparation, planning new experiments. Other related research duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
APPOINTMENT TERMS Start date for this position is anticipated for December 4, 2020. The position is for an initial one-year appointment and is potentially renewable for a second year. Continuation beyond two years is contingent upon future external funding applications and satisfactory performance. Salary for this position will be determined by NIH guidelines. TO APPLY Please apply online athttps://hr.uconn.edu/jobs , Staff Positions, Search #494791 to upload aresume, cover letter, a brief description of research experience and interests, and contact information forthree (3) professional references. Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check. This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on November 30, 2020. All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found athttp://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp . The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University's teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn's ranking as one of the nation's top research universities. UConn's faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations. |
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Internal Number: 494791-2276_1606512938